Advocacy

For more than fifty years, the Rancho Chamber has been committed to shaping our region by connecting the
community’s business interests with civic and community leaders to plan for a prosperous future. Your Chamber is an active and engaged champion for policy initiatives and candidates who advance the region’s economic climate, quality of life, and support our community.

The Chamber understands that there is a direct relationship between
a business’s bottom line and the decisions made by
elected leaders at every level of government. As the chamber’s government “watch dog,” we have a
responsibility to be actively engaged in our community, influencing public policy and the outcome of elections.

Relationships with City & Regional Officials
A prosperous business community is at heart of a strong
community. Local business drives jobs and sales taxes
generated by business contribute to valuable city
services. Chamber leaders meet regularly with City
officials to keep Rancho Cordova a great place to do
business. We are proud of the strong bonds we have
developed over the years and acknowledge the business
vision incorporated in our City values.

We work diligently to develop and maintain strong relationships with all of our elected representatives. Our
goal has always been to advocate for what is in the best interest of our members through collaboration and
open discussion.

Elected Officials

Government Relations Committee

The Chamber's Government Relations Committee is an advocate for our members' interests at the city, county,
state and federal levels. The committee is responsible for monitoring issues directly impacting the mission of the Rancho Cordova Chamber and effect the success of the majority of Chamber members.

The Chair and Committee members are appointed by
the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Rancho
Cordova Chamber and ratified by the full board.
Additionally, we welcome the input of our elected
officials and their representatives. Elected
officials/representatives are non-voting members who
keep the committee and board up-to-date on important
and relevant issues impacting our membership.

Specifically, your Government Relations Committee:

Works directly with legislators to support or oppose legislation impacting our membership

Recommends the endorsement of specific for city council, regional, state and federal offices

May advocate for individual members

Recommends positions on local and state measures

Identifies and trains potential candidates for public service

Sponsors candidate forums

Sponsors the annual Elected Officials Reception

Elected Officials Reception

Your Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual Elected Officials Reception. Each year we identify a local business to showcase and serve as a venue to meet our new and returning elected representatives.
The event provides community and business leaders the opportunity to share ideas and solutions to current
issues.

The Rancho Cordova business region is a thriving area represented by nearly two dozen elected representatives. The City of Rancho Cordova is served by one member of Congress, two California State Senators, five members of the City Council, four school districts, a park district and more. Also attending are senior City staff as well as appointed local and regional representatives.

Best part! -- No speeches and no media, just an
opportunity to meet and discuss issues impacting
Rancho Cordova and your business. This event is typically hosted in July to accommodate the Congressional calendar.

If you are interested in the event, please contact Chamber President & CEO, Diann Rogers at
DHRogers@RanchoCordova.org or 916.273.5700

Business Issues

The Rancho Cordova Chamber works diligently to keep informed of issues impacting our membership.However, we recognize resources do not always connect us with the timeliest matters. As such, we work closely with the California Chamber of Commerce (Cal
Chamber) with respect to issues and legislation. The board policy is that our staff and Government Relations
Committee may act upon a bill or matter if the Cal Chamber has taken a position. We regularly join with
chambers around the state to add our voice to the advocacy efforts of the Cal Chamber. Below is a list of
important issues to the Rancho Cordova Chamber.

ADA Reform

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Climate Change

Education

Environmental Regulation

Health Care Reform

Insurance and Unemployment Insurance

Labor and Employment

Legal Reform

Managing Employees

Pension Reform

Privacy

Product Regulation

Taxation/Budget

Tourism

Transportation

Water

Workers' Compensation

Rancho Cordova PAC

RCPAC is a non-partisan Political Action Committee (PAC) involved in influencing the outcome of elections
that impact Rancho Cordova’s businesses and the prosperity of our community

Membership dues cannot be used for campaign contributions, so RCPAC was established to serve the
political interests of its members. Contributions are used to support candidates and initiative determined to
grow and protect our local economy.

Positons and or endorsements are proposed by the voting members of the Chamber’s Government Relations Committee. Once that position or
endorsement has been approved by the full board of directors of the Rancho Cordova Chamber, the board of
the RCPAC may be instructed to develop a plan to advocate for or against a candidate or initiative.

We encourage candidates to approach the committee and request our endorsement. The Government
Relations Committee may ask candidates requesting our endorsement to fill out a policy position questionnaire and participate in an interview.

Statewide and local ballot measures are evaluated based on their potential impact on business in California and in Rancho Cordova.

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